"Did you record it?" Cheng Xiaodong asked loudly.

"It's all recorded, Director Cheng." Someone in the crowd agreed.

Li Tang followed the prestige, and sure enough, a buddy was shooting there with a miniature camera. It is estimated that he is filming some tidbits of preliminary preparations, but he doesn't say it in advance, otherwise he may be more handsome.

Cheng Xiaodong was a little eager to try, but when he thought of the terrifying power of Li Tang's last shot, he thought about it, forget it, his old arms and legs, it is not cost-effective to be injured without carelessness. I regret that I didn't bring a martial arts brother with me this time, otherwise I could try a few tricks with Li Tang.

As for Director Zhang, his wrinkled face was filled with a sincere smile, and he whispered a few words to Zhang Weiping before he said to Cheng Xiaodong: "Director Cheng, no problem, right?" ”

Cheng Xiaodong hurriedly said: "There must be no problem." ”

Director Zhang was surprised, beckoned Li Tang to come over, and said with a smile: "Xiao Li, it's hard work." I wanted to have a good chat with you today, but Mr. Wada suddenly came over today...... But it doesn't matter, we've all seen what should be seen, and we'll notify you as soon as we get the results. ”

Li Tang knew that he had basically passed the test, and a big production like "Hero" could not be said to be like Hollywood's producer responsibility system, the director's opinion was just a reference, and in the end, the producer had to make the decision. But important roles are always negotiable, even if they are formal.

"Thank you, Director."

He nodded again and again, and then asked, "Director, when will our play start?" ”

Zhang Yimou thought for a while and said, "I guess it's around the middle of the year, is there a conflict with your schedule?" ”

"No, no. Director, then I'll wait for your call. ”

One sentence not only tried Zhang Yimou's attitude towards himself, but also did not conflict with the "Third Man" he was currently preparing, Li Tang was very satisfied.

Then, he said goodbye to all the bigwigs present.

Mrs. Hetian finally held his hand and said deliberately: "Li Sang, I hope there will be a chance to cooperate." ”

"Thank you, Hetian-senpai, goodbye."

For the old lady's kindness, Li Tang made a Japanese-style bow to her.

The old lady also hurriedly bowed in return.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Weiping muttered to Zhang Yimou beside him: "This Hetian Huimei shouldn't fall in love with this young man Li Tang, right?" ”

Director Zhang looked at his old partner in surprise, and then rolled his eyes and turned his head to the side.

After Director Zhang finished talking with the old Japanese lady, several people sat down to discuss. Cheng Xiaodong is paid to work, as a guide to action, and his opinions are used as a reference.

Although Hong Kong people have always been together, Li Tang's performance is obvious to all, and he will not talk nonsense with his eyes open.

"Li Tang's marksmanship is good, and Danny is the action director."

did not belittle Li Tang in one sentence, but also said that Donnie Yen, as the action director, can also do the same.

Since the action strength is balanced, in terms of acting skills, Li Tang must win, born in a professional class, the winner of the Huabiao Award for Film Newcomer, and was shortlisted for the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor. I didn't see Director Zhang even try the act, which shows his trust in Li Tang's acting skills.

And then it's about the economic accounts, although "Hero" has invested 30 million US dollars, equivalent to more than 250 million yuan, which seems to be a lot, but don't forget that Li Lianlian's salary alone accounts for one-tenth, three million US dollars! This is still the friendship price of Li Lian for Director Zhang's face, you must know that his salary in Hollywood has reached nine million US dollars,

Next is Liang Chaowei and Zhang Yanyu's salary of one million US dollars each, and Zhang Ziyi's friendship price will cost 2 million yuan. And Zhen Dan's salary rose to 5 million Hong Kong dollars after "Jingwumen", which is more than 5 million yuan at the current exchange rate.

I have to say that the gap between the salaries of mainland actors and Hong Kong and Taiwan stars is very large in recent years, and it is also a Cannes actor, Uncle Ge's salary may not be one-third of Liang Chaowei's, and Zhang Ziyi's offer of 3 million to the outside world is already the ceiling of the salary of mainland actors.

So how much is Li Tang's salary? 300,000 or 400,000, even if it is 500,000, it is only one-tenth of Zhen Dan's salary.

What's more, Li Tang's popularity in the mainland is enough to overpower Zhen Bullet, who is at the top of the first line and the second line in the Hong Kong circle.

Laid out one by one, Jiang Ershao could only pinch his nose and admit it.

Director Zhang also breathed a sigh of relief, as a director, although he has the final decision, to be honest, he doesn't want to offend people.

As soon as Li Tang drove the little Toyota back to the small courtyard, his ex-girlfriend couldn't wait to ask, "How is it, what kind of play?" ”

"Just let me demonstrate a set of marksmanship, it seems that Director Zhang is quite satisfied, let me wait for news. I didn't say what the specific scene was, but it was definitely a martial arts scene. ”

For a director of Zhang Yimou's level, the attention of the outside world is too high, especially when the last movie "Happy Times" was widely praised by the outside world as "Jiang Lang's talent". In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, concentrate on creation, everything is kept secret about the news about the new film. Even audition actors like Li Tang are also kept secret before the contract is signed. But no matter how secret it is, there are always some rumors coming out.

"I always said that Director Zhang was going to make a martial arts blockbuster, but it turned out to be true!"

The ex-girlfriend's face was full of longing, and then she said: "So, you are quite hopeful this time?" ”

"Well, I guess so."

Looking at Li Tang's confident appearance, while his ex-girlfriend was envious, it was inevitable that it was a little complicated. As Li Tang's development got better and better, she regretted her original choice more and more.

But there is no regret medicine in this world, all she can do now is cherish the present, so she took Li Tang's arm and said softly: "Then how many days can you stay this time?" ”

Looking down at his ex-girlfriend's big eyes full of anticipation, Li Tang hesitated and said, "Ming...... Uh, let's go the day after tomorrow. ”

The direct consequence of using up a box of Durex with raised threads for two days was that Li Tang's feet were still fluttering when he boarded the plane.

Two hours later, the plane landed.

Zeng Jia, who came to pick him up, was startled when he saw him with a tired face and two eyes like a panda, and inevitably had a bad association.

"Brother Li, are you okay?"

"It's fine."

Li Tang yawned and disguised: "Maybe I haven't slept well in the past two days, send me home first." ”

"Okay."

When he walked out, Zeng Jia deliberately slowed down and walked behind Li Tang, carefully observed, and made sure that his walking posture was normal, and then he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Jiajia ......"

With the cooperation for a long time, Li Tang gradually recognized Zeng Jia's ability, and the title changed from "Xiao Zeng" at the beginning to "Jiajia".

Li Tang turned his head and didn't see Zeng Jia, and when he turned around, he found that she was actually staring behind him, and couldn't help but wonder, "What's wrong?" ”

"Oh, it's fine."

Zeng Jia hurriedly walked a few steps to catch up, and said with a weak heart: "I was thinking about something, I was distracted." ”

"Is there something wrong with the crew?"

"No, nothing happened, everything is normal." Zeng Jia said busily.

Li Tang originally wanted to ask about the situation of the crew in the past few days when he was away, but when he heard Zeng Jia say this, he was relieved, and couldn't help but yawn and urge: "Let's go." ”

The driver was waiting outside in a newly bought Jinbei van from the crew. Filming is indispensable for cars, originally I wanted to rent one, but Li Tang considered that the little Chang'an at home was about to be scrapped, so he simply bought one, which was not expensive, and the price of landing was about the same as Xu Guangtou's small Sail.

The cost of buying a car can be added to the production cost, and then sold to your own hotel at a low price.

After getting in the car, Zeng Jia had the opportunity to ask, "Brother Li, how did Director Zhang talk to you this time?" ”

"It's okay, Director Zhang is going to make a new movie, so let me try it...... Oh, pay attention during this time, Director Zhang will come to notify you as soon as there is news, I left your business card. ”

When Zeng Jia heard this, he was immediately surprised: "So it's done?" ”

"I didn't give a definite answer, but it should be eight or nine, or I wouldn't have left your business card." Li Tang said.

As long as the interview is passed, then the next thing is between the agent and the producer, and the actors and directors are generally not personally involved.

In addition to the surprise, Zeng Jia asked again: "Is there a conflict between the time and our current drama?" ”

"Probably not, Director Zhang's side won't start until the middle of the year. When you go back, you also urge Cheng Dao, let's try to hurry up as much as possible. ”

"yes, I see."

There was nothing to say all the way, and when he returned to the old apartment on Wuyuan Road, Li Tang simply took a shower and fell asleep, didn't even eat dinner, and slept until the next morning.

I got up and ran a lap, and I felt that my physical strength was seriously lacking, but fortunately, my spirit recovered a lot.

……

"Brother Li, congratulations!"

came to Shanghai Film Studio in the morning, and Cheng Er, who has always been taciturn, was the first to congratulate him.

Li Tang waved his hand, pretending to be modest: "The eight characters haven't been skimmed yet, and everything hasn't been counted before the contract is signed." ”

Fortunately, Cheng Er has never talked much nonsense, and took the initiative to report: "Brother Li, now the exterior scenes are almost surveyed, that is, the scene of Xiao Ke's house, I plan to rent a studio to shoot." ”

Xiao Ke's house concentrates almost one-third of the footage of the whole film, if it is filmed in real time, on the one hand, it may be limited to the venue, and on the other hand, it is afraid of disturbing the people. The best thing to do is to set up the set, but that's a budget when it comes to that.

In addition to the exterior scenes, such as Lin Mo's home, Cheng Er's apartment in Xinzhuang was chosen, and He Wei and Xiao Feng's home was Li Tang's home in the city. Fortunately, there aren't many shots in either place.

Li Tang had already been mentally prepared for this, so he asked, "How much budget do you need to increase?" ”

"About 150,000."

Cheng Er thought for a moment and gave a conservative number.

"Don't count it as 150,000, just count it as 200,000."

There are inevitably bumps and bumps when shooting, and there are all kinds of unexpected situations, so it is better to relax the budget so as not to be stretched thin when you get it.

In fact, there is also a benefit to shooting on location, that is, you can create without interruptions. If necessary, you can shoot day and night to save time.

After all, as long as the camera is turned on, the entire crew of fifty or sixty people, eating, drinking, Lazar, equipment and the like are all money, and you can save a day of money if you can turn off the machine one day earlier.

First update! There are a lot of things during the day in these two days, and the update may be a little later, before the second update.

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